Natural landscapes: the opening light of day

SPRING POND AT SUNRISE, NEAR CALGARY, ALBERTA

I saw this just off the dirt road and, as daybreak neared, I knew it would make a compelling photo. The landowner was already there, but had no problem with me setting up my equipment and capturing this scene as the first rays of light hit.
Nikon D7100, tripod, polarizing filter, graduated density (darkening) filter on the sky, enhancing filter.

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